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| Hands On HALO 3 ODST Gameplay Preview |
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| Written by Christophor Rick |
| Thursday, 01 October 2009 07:07 |
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The Microsoft offices in Prague invited a couple dozen game journalists in to see a presentation on HALO 3: ODST, Forza 3 and Lips Number One Hits. We also got to play both the single player and some multiplayer to see how the game had shaped up. I was one of the lucky few who was invited. From the word go, HALO 3 ODST is definitely a HALO title, regardless of whether or not the Master Chief ever shows up in the series. Sure, the game gives you a look at the universe from a slightly different point of view in that you will play as multiple characters. But in its heart it is still, truly HALO. In fact, this could be the most pivotal game in the HALO franchise history. Halo Wars expanded the gameplay to RTS, HALO 3 ODST will expand the story and depth of the universe.  The gameplay tells you this is a HALO title. The FPS action, the environments lacking in much destructibility, the weapons and major players. They are things we know, things we are comfortable with as we have seen it now for some time. HALO 3: ODST brings with it the comfort of familiarity and that means many will be instantly pleased with it. The Warthogs make a return as do many of the weapons. I hear that you get to drive a tank through the city of New Mombasa but I haven't witnessed it yet myself. HALO 3 ODST branches the previously linear story that is the backbone of the universe. It gives new breath to the mythology and while gameplay does not stray far from the others, it's definitely going to be worth the price. The game will be a 2-disc set, one for single player and a second loaded with multiplayer content including thirty-five ways to play, over 20 maps and 9 main game modes. Old standards include capture-the-flag, Deathmatch (slayer), land capture (territories) and King of the hill. Newer modes include Oddball (carry a skull, get points), Juggernaut, VIP, Assault (bomb each other's base) and Infection which is a battle between humans and zombies. HALO 3 ODST might have started as an expansion but it has taken on a life of its own and could stand out as a shining example of the FPS genre on the consoles. It certainly seems well worth the price they are charging and come 22 Sept, 2009 you too might find yourself shouting: We are ODST! About the Author: Christophor Rick has been playing video games his entire life. This eventually led to him entering the video game journalism industry. He has been co-editor of Generation: Gamers, Editor-in-Chief at Gamers Daily News and most recently assumed the duties of CEO there. You can find him generally playing video games or writing about them online. Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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